Matt Burruss

Matt Burruss serves as the Director of Events at the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) since March 2022, following a diverse career in event management. Prior roles include Event Director and Sr. Manager of Event Services at SmithBucklin, as well as Sr. Specialist in Meetings Management and Travel at the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). Burruss has extensive experience in developing global education programs and managing high-profile conferences, including a notable track record at the Association of Corporate Travel Executives. Previous positions also encompass program management in professional development and education, publication sales coordination, and team management at West Marine. Matt Burruss holds a BA in International Relations with a focus on East Asian Studies from Eckerd College.